Police Public Information Officer
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5 Quick Apply 3 days ago Full Job Description Pay Range:
$95,472 - $124,113.
60 annual salary Job Posting Closing on:
Thursday, March 2, 2023 The City of Fort Worth is the 13th largest city in the U.
S.
and the fastest growing among large cities.
Fort Worth has received multiple accolades, including number one Downtown (Livability), and the second-best City in the nation for Job Seekers (Forbes).
Our employees serve the needs of over 900,000 residents.
We are seeking individuals that reflect our values of exceptional customer experience, mutual respect, embracing our diversity, continuous improvement, ethical behavior, and accountability.
A Police Public Information Officer position is available with The City of Fort Worth Police Department - Public Relations Office.
This position is under the direction of the Police Chief's Office, assists in the planning, developing, implementing, and managing the dissemination of news and information (verbal and written) to the public, Fort Worth Police Department (FWPD) employees, and the media regarding departmental and/or City-wide programs.
This position also develops and ensures a consistent messaging and branded presentation of content on various FWPD platforms, including but not limited to the website, social media posts, printed and electronic publications and news releases.
Responds to and coordinates media relations for critical incidents, navigates crisis communications, develops messaging and initiatives to help build community trust.
This position also works closely with the Chief Communications Officer position in the City Manager's Office to ensure timely, accurate, and consistent messaging on various print and media related content as well as critical incident situations.
This position will require candidates to be flexible to work after hours and/or on weekends in response to critical and/or emergency situations.
The Police Public Information Officer job responsibilities include:
Sets and develops FWPD messaging direction and communications strategies to meet the goals and objectives of all department communications and outreach efforts with stakeholders, media, community, staff and others.
Responds to breaking news and critical incidents to advise on the communication of information to the public and members of the FWPD and also coordinate media relations and internal message consistency by disseminating talking points on policy changes, safety initiatives, new technology, and major department announcements.
Assists in researching issues and writing speeches and communications for the Chief of Police and develops talking points for public information officers and community engagement.
Plans, reviews, edits, writes, produces and manages content for internal/external communications, marketing, promotional materials, website and social media.
Develops and monitors effectiveness of communications of informational campaigns, special events, and promotional activities for the FWPD to build a positive rapport with the community.
Develops and maintains positive working relationships with the local media and civic organizations and serves as a spokesperson and representative for the department to the media and external organizations including community, schools, and government groups.
Represents the department during activations of the Emergency Operations Center as needed and provides technical assistance for public engagement activities; educates officials and staff on use of social media, software, and other tools; ensures proper staffing for events.
Conducts regular training of personnel regarding how to communicate with the media, as well as provides impromptu coaching for incident and subject matter experts; Minimum
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in Public Administration, Business Administration, Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Social Sciences, Marketing or a related field.
Five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience in these areas.
Valid driver's license Preferred
Qualifications:
Strong background in crisis, internal and public communications, journalism or public relations, be a skilled writer and be experienced in social media content development, planning and execution.
Experience working with sworn civil service, and law enforcement employees.
Experience working with community organizations and public and media relations.
Familiarity crafting releases in the associated press style format.
Experience working with marketing theories, branding principles and practices and their application to program promotion, in conjunction with graphic design and print processes.
Pertinent Federal, State and local laws, codes and safety regulations, in particular the Texas Public Information Act.
Working Conditions:
Final candidates selected for hire in the Police Department will be subject to a fingerprint/criminal history background check and polygraph examination.
Applicants must not have used marijuana during the previous two (2) years, nor illegally used any controlled substances within the last five (5) years.
Applicants for this position must pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) fingerprint-based background check and maintain CJIS eligibility.
Due to CJIS requirements related to system access, the following will result in being disqualified for this position:
felony convictions, felony deferred adjudication, class A misdemeanor conviction, class B misdemeanor convictions in the last 10 years, class A misdemeanor deferred adjudication, class B misdemeanor deferred adjudication in the last 10 years, an open arrest for any criminal offense (felony or misdemeanor), and all family violence convictions regardless of class.
Conditions of Employment Candidates who do not meet the Education requirement, may be considered if they have more relevant work experience than the position requires.
Those selected for employment will be required to pass Pre-Employment checks depending on the position requirements.
Those could include, but are not limited to:
criminal background check, drug screen, education verification, etc.
Criminal convictions will be considered on a case by case basis.
Employees are paid by direct deposit only.
Equal Opportunity Employer.
Quick Apply.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
5 Quick Apply 3 days ago Full Job Description Pay Range:
$95,472 - $124,113.
60 annual salary Job Posting Closing on:
Thursday, March 2, 2023 The City of Fort Worth is the 13th largest city in the U.
S.
and the fastest growing among large cities.
Fort Worth has received multiple accolades, including number one Downtown (Livability), and the second-best City in the nation for Job Seekers (Forbes).
Our employees serve the needs of over 900,000 residents.
We are seeking individuals that reflect our values of exceptional customer experience, mutual respect, embracing our diversity, continuous improvement, ethical behavior, and accountability.
A Police Public Information Officer position is available with The City of Fort Worth Police Department - Public Relations Office.
This position is under the direction of the Police Chief's Office, assists in the planning, developing, implementing, and managing the dissemination of news and information (verbal and written) to the public, Fort Worth Police Department (FWPD) employees, and the media regarding departmental and/or City-wide programs.
This position also develops and ensures a consistent messaging and branded presentation of content on various FWPD platforms, including but not limited to the website, social media posts, printed and electronic publications and news releases.
Responds to and coordinates media relations for critical incidents, navigates crisis communications, develops messaging and initiatives to help build community trust.
This position also works closely with the Chief Communications Officer position in the City Manager's Office to ensure timely, accurate, and consistent messaging on various print and media related content as well as critical incident situations.
This position will require candidates to be flexible to work after hours and/or on weekends in response to critical and/or emergency situations.
The Police Public Information Officer job responsibilities include:
Sets and develops FWPD messaging direction and communications strategies to meet the goals and objectives of all department communications and outreach efforts with stakeholders, media, community, staff and others.
Responds to breaking news and critical incidents to advise on the communication of information to the public and members of the FWPD and also coordinate media relations and internal message consistency by disseminating talking points on policy changes, safety initiatives, new technology, and major department announcements.
Assists in researching issues and writing speeches and communications for the Chief of Police and develops talking points for public information officers and community engagement.
Plans, reviews, edits, writes, produces and manages content for internal/external communications, marketing, promotional materials, website and social media.
Develops and monitors effectiveness of communications of informational campaigns, special events, and promotional activities for the FWPD to build a positive rapport with the community.
Develops and maintains positive working relationships with the local media and civic organizations and serves as a spokesperson and representative for the department to the media and external organizations including community, schools, and government groups.
Represents the department during activations of the Emergency Operations Center as needed and provides technical assistance for public engagement activities; educates officials and staff on use of social media, software, and other tools; ensures proper staffing for events.
Conducts regular training of personnel regarding how to communicate with the media, as well as provides impromptu coaching for incident and subject matter experts; Minimum
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in Public Administration, Business Administration, Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Social Sciences, Marketing or a related field.
Five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience in these areas.
Valid driver's license Preferred
Qualifications:
Strong background in crisis, internal and public communications, journalism or public relations, be a skilled writer and be experienced in social media content development, planning and execution.
Experience working with sworn civil service, and law enforcement employees.
Experience working with community organizations and public and media relations.
Familiarity crafting releases in the associated press style format.
Experience working with marketing theories, branding principles and practices and their application to program promotion, in conjunction with graphic design and print processes.
Pertinent Federal, State and local laws, codes and safety regulations, in particular the Texas Public Information Act.
Working Conditions:
Final candidates selected for hire in the Police Department will be subject to a fingerprint/criminal history background check and polygraph examination.
Applicants must not have used marijuana during the previous two (2) years, nor illegally used any controlled substances within the last five (5) years.
Applicants for this position must pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) fingerprint-based background check and maintain CJIS eligibility.
Due to CJIS requirements related to system access, the following will result in being disqualified for this position:
felony convictions, felony deferred adjudication, class A misdemeanor conviction, class B misdemeanor convictions in the last 10 years, class A misdemeanor deferred adjudication, class B misdemeanor deferred adjudication in the last 10 years, an open arrest for any criminal offense (felony or misdemeanor), and all family violence convictions regardless of class.
Conditions of Employment Candidates who do not meet the Education requirement, may be considered if they have more relevant work experience than the position requires.
Those selected for employment will be required to pass Pre-Employment checks depending on the position requirements.
Those could include, but are not limited to:
criminal background check, drug screen, education verification, etc.
Criminal convictions will be considered on a case by case basis.
Employees are paid by direct deposit only.
Equal Opportunity Employer.
Quick Apply.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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